Rotterdam International Film Festival

Rotterdam is one of the most important

festivals for emerging international

filmmakers. The Hubert Bals Fund — one

of the most significant grants for

filmmakers from developing countries —

is administered through Rotterdam.

Rotterdam programmes bold, formally

ambitious work from emerging filmmakers

worldwide. They have particular strength

in films from Asia, Africa, Latin America,

and the Middle East. The Tiger Competition

for debut features is one of the most

prestigious in the world for first films.

Many of the most important international

debut features of the past 50 years

premiered at Rotterdam

Rotterdam is essential for debut features

with formal ambition from international

filmmakers. The Hubert Bals Fund provides

development and post-production funding

for filmmakers from qualifying territories

— apply even if you don't submit a film.